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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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